Comprehensive Sports Acupuncture Training

Learn how to integrate acupuncture into sports medicine for pain management and performance enhancement.

Expert-Led by Steve Bailey

Gain insights from a renowned practitioner with over 25 years of experience in sports acupuncture and musculoskeletal management.

Practical Application Focus

Discover techniques to enhance muscle strength, cardiorespiratory fitness, and accelerate recovery post-injury.

About the Course

Join our Acupuncture Certificate in Sports Medicine and Performance Enhancement led by Steve Bailey, a seasoned sports acupuncture practitioner. Learn to integrate acupuncture and dry needling with various therapies to optimize sports performance and manage musculoskeletal conditions effectively. Gain valuable insights and practical skills to elevate your practice in sports medicine and rehabilitation.

About the Creator

Meet Steve Bailey, a HCPC-registered Podiatrist, Acupuncture Practitioner, and Chartered Physiotherapist with extensive experience in sports acupuncture. Benefit from his wealth of knowledge and expertise in treating sports injuries and enhancing athletic performance. Get ready to transform your approach to sports medicine with Steve's guidance.

Curriculum Overview

18 Chapters · 125 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction to Acupuncture in Sports Medicine

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      Acupuncture Techniques Overview

  2. 2

    Injury Management with Acupuncture

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      Integrating Acupuncture with Other Therapies

  3. 3

    Enhancing Athletic Performance

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      Optimizing Cardiorespiratory Fitness

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    Clinical Applications and Case Studies

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      Developing Treatment Protocols

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    Certification and Future Learning

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      Expanding Your Knowledge Base

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    Assessment diagnosis and treatment of lateral ankle sprain

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      Anatomy and function of the ankle joint

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      Anatomy and function of the ankle joint short quiz

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      Prevalance and nature of LAS

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      Prevalence and nature of lateral ankle sprain short quiz

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      Neuromuscular deficit following LAS

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      Assessment and diagnosis of LAS

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      Assessment and diagnosis of lateral ankle sprain short quiz

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      Introduction to acupuncture and trigger point selection in the management of lateral ankle sprain

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      Acupuncture to reduce swelling enhance muscle strength and nerve regeneration

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      Acupuncture point selection in the management of lateral ankle sprain

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      Acupuncture point selection short quiz

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    Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of cuboid syndrome

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      Introduction and aetiology of cuboid syndrome

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      Pathomechanics of cuboid syndrome

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      Symptoms and diagnosis of cuboid syndrome

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      Assessment of the cuboid

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      Differential diagnosis and treatment of cuboid syndrome

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      Soft tissue massage in the management of cuboid syndrome

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      Mobilisation techniques of the cuboid

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      Mobilisation of the cuboid part 1

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      Joint mobilisation of the cuboid part 2

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      Cuboid syndrome case studies

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      Cuboid syndrome: Acupuncture point selection

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      How to apply acupuncture in the management of cuboid syndrome

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    Acupuncture in the management of stress fracture

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      Treatment of non-union fracture of the fifth metatarsal with electroacupuncture

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      Acupuncture in the management of the 5th metatarsal

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      Assessment

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    Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of heel pain with acupuncture

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      Epidemiology, symptoms and functunction of the intrinsic foot muscles

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      Assessment and diagnosis of plantar fasciitis

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      Examination of the intrinsic muscle and heel part 1

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      Examination of the intrinsic foot muscles part 2

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      Assessment of the back to determine referred pain to the heel

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      Acupuncture in the management of heel pain

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      Massage and ischenic compression in the management of heel pain

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      Manual acupuncture in the management of heel pain

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      Heel pain foot stretching and strengthening exercises

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    Electroacupuncture in the management of musculoskeletal disorders

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      Introduction to electroacupuncture

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      Introduction to electroacupuncture

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      Assessment

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      Introduction to EA units for the management of MSK disorders

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      How to use an EA device

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      Electroacupuncture to optimise wound healing

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      Introduction to the healing process

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      Effects of electroacupuncture in the management of inflammation

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      Electroacupuncture in the management of fractures and bone healing

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      Electroacupuncture in the management of tendinopathies

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      Electroacupuncture to optimise tendon healing

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      Copy of Aseesment

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    Introduction to acupuncture and dry needling for Achilles tendonopathy

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      Introduction to the acupuncture and dry needling in the management of Achilles tendinopathy course

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      Aetiology signs and symptoms of Achilles tendinopathy

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      Assessment and diagnosis of Achilles tendinopathy

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      Palpation of the calf and Achilles tendon

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      Assessment of a ruptured Achilles tendon

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      Eccentric loading exercises for AT

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      How to do eccentric laoding exercise for Achilles tendinopathy

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      Acupuncture and dry needling in the management of Achilles tendinopathy

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      How to dry needle the Achilles tendon

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      Dry needling and acupuncture for Achilles tendinopathy

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      How to apply soft tissue manipulation to the calf and Achilles tendon

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      The VISA-A questionnaire- An index of the severity of Achilles tendinopathy

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      Assessment

  12. 12

    Introduction to lower limb biomechanics and gait analysis

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      Lower limb biomechanics module

    2. Theories in lower limb biomechanics introduction, aim and objectives Free preview
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      Subtalar joint neutral theory

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      Sagittal plane facilitation theory

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      Introduction aim and objective to Part 2 therories in lower limb biomechanics

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      Tissue stress theory

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      Windlass mechanism theory

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      Unifying theory

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      Survey

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      Assessment

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    Lower limb alignment and associated injuries

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      Introduction, aim and objectives of lower limb alignment and associated injuries

    2. Pronation is it a diagnostic term? Free preview
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      Introduction to foot types and mode of compensation

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      Rearfoot varus, mode of compensation and treatment

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      Basic understanding of rearfoot varus

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      Pronounced rearfoot varus

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      Forefoot varus, mode of compensation and treatment

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      Basic understanding of a forefoot varus

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      Forefoot varus compensation around the longitudinal axis

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      Forefoot varus with a mild-moderately high midtarsal joint oblique axis

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      Forefoot valgus, mode of compensation and treatment

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      Basic understanding of forefoot valgus

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      Forefoot valgus from a plantar flexed first ray

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      Limb length discrepency, mode of compensation and treatment

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      Compensated limb length discrepancy

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      Ankle equinus, mode of compensation and treatment

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      Basic understanding of ankle equinous

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      First ray, mode of compensation and treatment

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      Basic understanding of plantar flexed first ray

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      Plantarflexed first ray deformity following injury

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      Observation of foot types and mode of compensation

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      Assessment

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    Torque conversion of the subtalar joint

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      Torque conversion of the STJ

    2. Function of the talus during closed kinetic chain motion Free preview
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      Effect of subtalar joint axis on lower limb function

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    Intrinsic and extrinsic muscle function of the lower limb

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      Effect of muscle function on joint axis

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      Function of the tibialis posterior during gait

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      Function of the tibialis anterior during gait

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      Function of the perineal longs and brevis during gait

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      Copy of Function of the gastrocnemius and soleus during gait

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      Function of the flexor digitorum and hallucis during gait

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      Muscle control of the rearfoot during gait

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      Function of the intrinsic foot muscles and plantar fascia during gait

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      Assessment

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    Assessment of the lower limb

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      How to find STJ neutral position

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      Assessment of ankle joint dorsiflexion ROM

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      Basic foot assessment

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    Orthotic management

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      Introduction, aim and objectives of orthotic management

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      Soft v rigid devices

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      How much posting is required in an orthotic?

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      Effect of orthotics on frontal plane motion of the rearfoot

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      Effect of orthotics on sagittal plane motion of the lower limb

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      Effect of orthotics on tibial rotation

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      Effect of orthotics on the first ray and the metatarsophalangeal joint

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      Low dye taping and taking a cast impression

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      How to apply low-dye-taping for plantar fasciitis and heel pain

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    Introduction to running biomechanics

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      Introduction to running biomechanics

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      Running shoe design and injury prevention

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      Barefoot v traditional running shoes

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      Vibrum running shoes v traditional running shoes

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